EdSidders

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<FONT size=3>Hi Y'all It's time to redo the brakes on our 86 GT Conv. Without going into a lot of research myself,I'm going to try a "BRAIN Drain" on the group.</FONT></P>


<FONT size=3> What is a good simple parts bin upgrade to the brakes on our car? It doesn't recieve much severe use but I did notice some fade on the last trip to the Ozark Playground(Arkansaw Hwy-7)<IMG src=smileys/smiley8.gif border="0"><IMG src=smileys/smiley8.gif border="0">. As the car is completely stock I want to stay with the 4 bolt wheels. I noticed that "Auto Zone " has listed a upgraded rotor and I'm thinking about going to that and crossdrilling it in a pattern similar to that I used on motorcycleswhen disc brakes first became commom. Also going to a better grade of pads and shoes as the ones on the car are OE. It looks like it would be simple enough to fabricate some front brake cooling ductwork from "clothes drier" hose.</FONT></P>


<FONT size=3>Is there a "bolt on " later model caliper with slightly larger bore that will work OK? I do have adjustable bias ,don't remember what company, and that should solve minor piston size differences.Don't really want a all out competition brake job ,just some improvements. Thanks for your input!</FONT></P>


<FONT size=3>Two old farts having fun! Ed &amp; Alice somewhere in the woods of Northeast Texas</FONT><IMG src=smileys/smiley1.gif border="0"><IMG src=smileys/smiley1.gif border="0"></P>


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BLKSTANG9879

You might have to face the fact. That if you really wanna up-grade the brakes. You might have to go with a 5 lug set up. A nice up-grade would be a set of Cobra brakes up front. PLus it's a reason to get new rims.

vfast

I wouldn't drill them get a set of 86 svo calipers and hawks brakes will help out a ton...buy a set of rotors for a 89-93 gt

TheGmKiller331

You cant just change rotors.When you do one peice you do it all.</P>


I've seen that upgraded rotor and you can buy it already cross drilled its my plans when i do the brakes this spring.Just get the new rotors,VERY VERY HIGH QUALITY PADS dont skimp at all,and make sure while you are at it you changes your wheel bearrings while its apart.</P>

mkspeed26

check out www.summitracing.com, they will have what you need <IMG src=smileys/smiley4.gif border="0">